Oscar gives Brad Pitt a new pull

Analysis: Celebrity producer Brad Pitt finds his footing in a major way with a best picture Oscar win for '12 Years a Slave.'When the Steve McQueen drama "12 Years a Slave" was named best feature at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Brad Pitt — who had a role in the movie and produced it via his company, Plan B Entertainment — took the stage but did not speak, allowing his producing partner Dede Gardner to step forward and bask in the accolades.    

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